OCTOBER 2021CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM6Steel has reigned as the "supreme" in the construction industry for more than a century, owing to its strength and sustainability. As steel plays a vital role in the construction of buildings and infrastructures, the impact of this metal on the global GDP and economic development cannot be overstated. Steel's flexibility and versatility have enabled builders and architects to explore the numerous advantages of the metal to turn their building ideas into reality. As such, construction companies across the world are looking to capitalize on the latest steel building technology trends.New pre-engineered steel buildings (PEBs) provide a multitude of advantages, including standard framing systems and light gauge metal roof and wall panels. Given the low labor cost and shorter time to construct, this new building system has become a feasible and cost-efficient option for industrial and government building owners. By combining steel with other construction materials, like glass and cold-rolled and galvanized flat products, modern builders are ensuring high-elastic limits, toughness, and weldability. Galvalume coatings applied to the light-gauge carbon steel coils result in a more protective base metal compared to the zinc-only coatings. On the other hand, retrofit steel roof systems continue to gain traction as a reliable solution to combat the deterioration of membranes due to ultraviolet radiation as well as natural aging. Similarly, concealed fastening is becoming increasingly common as it prevents fasteners from loosening and eliminates the need to create elongated holes, which were once sources of roof leaks in the original through-fastened roof systems. Additionally, by using modern future-proofing methodologies, construction companies are using 100 percent recyclable steel in buildings, minimizing environmental impact through the entire life cycle of product application. With this approach, construction companies can save exorbitant costs and achieve their sustainability goals.A myriad of steel building companies in the market offers the newest, innovative, and state-of-the-art solutions for construction companies around the world. To help leaders navigate through the list of promising steel building companies, our panel comprising CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and the editorial board of Construction Business Review presents to you the top companies in this landscape. We took a deep dive into the market trends to narrow down the list of companies delivering steel building solutions. Equipped with innovative capabilities, these enlisted steel building companies transform construction at the cloverleaf of various disruptive technologies. We hope this issue of Construction Business Review helps you build the partnership you and your organization need to foster an environment driven by efficient technology.Let us know your thoughts!A New Wave of Innovation in Steel Building EDITORIALCopyright © 2021 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffDavid VincentFred SmithKevin DavisFredrick GallowayJames FerrerRose D. WilsonManaging EditorRobert Mathews*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersSalesJohn GotamJames D. PhillipsSales@constructionbusinessreview.comEmail:sales@constructionbusinessreview.comeditor@constructionbusinessreview.commarketing@constructionbusinessreview.com October - 2021, Vol 01 Issue 07Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Construction Tech ReviewVisit www.constructionbusinessreview.com Robert MathewsManaging Editoreditor@constructionbusinessreview.com
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